SFC-LA: New Year's Brawl 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Magian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lay Pray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pray has chosen Don't Fear the Reaper- Blue Oyster Cult as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Magian
vs
Pray

225 cm
25
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Magian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lay Pray!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pray takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Magian dips to his left and cracks Pray with an uppercut!
Pray tries for a takedown but Magian sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Magian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pray manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pray.
Magian slaps away a takedown attempt from Pray, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ray Magian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lay Pray.
Donk. Magian catches Pray right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pray rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Magian lands a nice shot to the body.
Pray looks gassed!
Magian changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Magian cracks Pray with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Magian lands with a big right hook that stumbles Pray - he's out on his feet here! Magian follows up with another monster hook that separates Pray from consciousness! Pray falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Magian stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ray Magian!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Zaldiar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Myeloid Leuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zaldiar's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, EL CABRON. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Zaldiar
vs
Leuk

190 cm
23
196 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

186 cm
27
191 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Zaldiar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Myeloid Leuk!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leuk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Leuk shoots in for a takedown but Zaldiar shows good takedown defense.
Zaldiar tries to clinch there but Leuk circles away.
Leuk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zaldiar as he jumps to the side.
Alex Zaldiar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Myeloid Leuk.
Leuk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zaldiar tries to avoid it but Leuk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zaldiar to the ground. Zaldiar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Leuk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Leuk shoots in for a takedown but Zaldiar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Leuk checks a leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Leuk.
Leuk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zaldiar tries to avoid it but Leuk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zaldiar to the ground. Zaldiar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Zaldiar as Leuk shoots in.

Zaldiar moves into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Zaldiar.
Zaldiar tries a knee to the head but Leuk blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaldiar lands a damaging elbow.

Zaldiar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leuk avoids a kick to the body.

Zaldiar moves into range and clinches up with Leuk.

Zaldiar breaks from the clinch.
Zaldiar misses with a low kick.
Zaldiar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Leuk.
Leuk dives in and grabs Zaldiar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zaldiar pushes down on Leuk's head and hops out.
Leuk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zaldiar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Leuk looks gassed!

Zaldiar clinches with his opponent.
Zaldiar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Leuk.
Zaldiar scores a nice knee to the body.

Zaldiar has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Leuk clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leuk tries to roll but Zaldiar sticks to his back.
Zaldiar tries to keep control of the position but Leuk is staying busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zaldiar looking for the choke from the back.

Zaldiar working for a choke but Leuk is defending well.

Zaldiar tightening his grip on Leuk, looking for the choke.
Leuk turns into Zaldiar and is now in his guard.
Leuk stopping the sweep attempt from Zaldiar.

Leuk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Leuk drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zaldiar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zaldiar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zaldiar!
Leuk is not content to let Zaldiar control the position.
Leuk sneaks back into half guard.
Zaldiar trying to pass the guard but Leuk defending well.

Leuk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaldiar prevents Leuk from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Leuk is defending against the submission attempts here by Zaldiar.

Zaldiar is looking for a kimura here.

Leuk looking for submissions off his back.
Leuk is refusing to be controlled, as Zaldiar sits in half guard.

Zaldiar is working for a kimura but Leuk is defending it quite comfortably.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Zaldiar gets caught flat footed, as Leuk shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Zaldiar dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Leuk looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zaldiar trying to control the position.
Leuk is pushing down on Zaldiar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zaldiar is fighting to maintain full guard but Leuk has managed to sneak the leg through.
Leuk passes to full mount!

Leuk is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Zaldiar has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Zaldiar!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Leuk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Leuk is breathing heavily.

Leuk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zaldiar defends well.
Zaldiar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Zaldiar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Leuk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Leuk keeping moving, preventing Zaldiar from controlling successfully.

Leuk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zaldiar is pushing down on Leuk's leg trying to pass to half guard. Leuk is fighting to maintain full guard but Zaldiar has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Leuk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zaldiar wants to take a breather but Leuk is having none of it.
Zaldiar wants to pass the guard but Leuk is defending well.
Zaldiar trying to control from half guard but Leuk is working away.
Zaldiar passes the guard and advances to mount!
Leuk regains half guard.

Zaldiar is working for a submission of some sort.
Zaldiar stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leuk wants to improve his position but Zaldiar is controlling well.
Zaldiar wants to control but Leuk is keeping him busy.
Leuk is pressing down on Zaldiar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Zaldiar drops back looking for a leg! Leuk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Leuk manages to kick Zaldiar off! Zaldiar jumps back into Leuk's guard.
Zaldiar wants to control from the top but Leuk keeps moving.

Leuk is looking for a triangle but Zaldiar pushes his legs off easily.

Zaldiar is sitting in close to Leuk's body. Leuk has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Zaldiar is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Zaldiar is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Leuk.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Myeloid Leuk!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Harty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gamba Mugabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Harty
vs
Mugabe

195 cm
24
265 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

181 cm
20
220 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Harty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gamba Mugabe!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harty cracks the inside of Mugabe's front leg.
Harty misses with a double jab.
Mugabe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harty moves away.
Mugabe moves in looking to clinch but Harty pushes him off.

Harty closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mugabe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harty's elbow.
Mugabe blocks the elbow strike.
Mugabe tries a body shot but Harty blocks it.
Mugabe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harty's elbow.
Mugabe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harty gets underhooks to prevent Mugabe's takedown attempt.
Mugabe swings wildly with an uppercut but Harty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mugabe misses with a punch to the body.

Harty breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harty throws a head kick but Mugabe moves out of range.
Harty throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harty will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mugabe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Harty scores with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mugabe manages to avoid it.
Harty lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mugabe circles away quickly and effectively.
Mugabe throws a shot from downtown. Harty moves away and avoids it.
Mugabe misses with a hook. Harty ducked under it nicely.
Mugabe doesn't manage to clinch there - Harty circles away.
Harty moves away from the strike by Mugabe.
Mugabe misses with a straight right.
Gamba Mugabe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mugabe throws a jab when Harty was well out of range.
Mugabe throws an overhand right that lands on Harty's shoulder, as Harty tries to avoid the shot.
Harty lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Harty slips a jab and a cross from Mugabe.
Harty throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Harty, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Mugabe misses the target.
Mugabe misses with a body shot.
Mugabe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harty.
Mugabe is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Harty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mugabe throws out the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mugabe misses the shot to the body.
Harty blocks a jab.
Harty fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mugabe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mugabe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harty.
Harty throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harty misses with a jab, cross combination.

Mugabe gets a clinch.

Harty has picked Mugabe up - he's going for a ride! Harty dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mugabe misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mugabe manages to get to full guard.
Mugabe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harty manages to get himself to full guard.
Harty keeping full guard, as Mugabe tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mugabe slips nicely into half guard.

Mugabe seems to be working for a kimura but Harty defends the submission attempt.
Mugabe stops Harty from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mugabe working over Harty with some ground and pound. Harty looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mugabe thows a huge punch but Harty dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mugabe lands strikes from half guard.
Mugabe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mugabe lands with a punch from half guard.
Harty tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Mugabe working the head and body with strikes.
Harty wants to get back to full guard.
Mugabe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mugabe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harty defending well though.
Mugabe drops an elbow to the side of Harty's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mugabe passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Harty!
Harty is breathing heavily.
Mugabe looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gamba Mugabe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Harty ducks under a wild hook from Mugabe.
Mugabe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harty moves out of range of the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Harty.
Harty fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mugabe misses with a straight left.
Mugabe misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Mugabe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mugabe doesn't manage to clinch there - Harty circles away.
Horrible takedown by Harty or perhaps it was just good defense by Mugabe which made him look bad.
Mugabe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harty.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harty showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mugabe.
Mugabe throws a looping overhand right but Harty ducks down to avoid it.
Mugabe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jack Harty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mugabe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harty sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mugabe misses with a straight left.
Mugabe misses the jab.
Mugabe throws a lazy right hand but Harty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mugabe might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mugabe circles away from the clinch attempt

and Mugabe counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mugabe trying to control the position from guard on top but Harty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mugabe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mugabe stops Harty from standing up.
Mugabe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mugabe with a nice head shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mugabe throws and elbow that misses. Harty uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mugabe's guard. Nice move by Harty!
Harty will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Mugabe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harty doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harty manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mugabe doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Gamba Mugabe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harty passes Mugabe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mugabe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Harty.

Mugabe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Harty wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mugabe keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mugabe is pressing down on Harty's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Harty trying to control but Mugabe is working from the bottom.
Mugabe throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Harty is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.

Mugabe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Harty avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Harty preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Harty got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mugabe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harty has managed to get both his arms back between Mugabe's legs - danger averted.
Mugabe is breathing heavily.
Harty is looking to stand up but Mugabe won't let him.
Harty in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Mugabe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Harty defends it easily.

Mugabe working for a triangle but Harty defends it easily.

Harty got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mugabe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harty has managed to get both his arms back between Mugabe's legs - danger averted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mugabe keeping moving, preventing Harty from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gamba Mugabe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Harty misses with a two punch combination.
Harty misses with a few strikes there.
Harty throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big left from Mugabe misses.
A big left from Mugabe misses.
Mugabe misses with a looping right.
Harty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mugabe.
Mugabe throws a looping overhand right but Harty ducks down to avoid it.
Harty avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harty shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mugabe jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Mugabe feints and as Harty raises his hands in defense, Mugabe changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mugabe lands a couple of digs.
Mugabe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Harty's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mugabe stops Harty from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Mugabe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mugabe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Harty wants to sweep here but Mugabe controlling him for the moment.
Mugabe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harty preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mugabe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harty avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mugabe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Harty keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Harty misses with a few strikes there.
Harty tries to clinch there but Mugabe circles away.

Mugabe shoots in and bounces Harty off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Harty utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Mugabe drops back looking for a leg! Harty is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Harty manages to kick Mugabe off! Mugabe jumps back into Harty's guard.
Harty has momentary wrist control but Mugabe slips an elbow through the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mugabe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Mugabe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Harty working a defensive guard here.
Mugabe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Mugabe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harty has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mugabe has managed to get both his arms back between Harty's legs - danger averted.
Harty working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mugabe.
Harty avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harty preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Harty keeping moving, preventing Mugabe from controlling successfully.
Mugabe throwing strikes from guard but Harty blocks nicely.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harty slips under a jab from Mugabe.
Harty slips a jab from Mugabe.

Mugabe shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mugabe showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mugabe passes into side control, despite Harty's attempt to control the position.
Jack Harty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harty wants to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gamba Mugabe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mugabe winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gamba Mugabe!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muay Thigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terell Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terell Wright has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Muay Thigh's chin.

Thigh
vs
Wright

225 cm
18
300 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

225 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Muay Thigh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Terell Wright!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thigh, right into the meat.
Terell Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Wright shoots in and bounces Thigh off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wright in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wright works over Thigh with some ground and pound from guard.
Wright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thigh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wright distracts Thigh with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wright in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wright lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Thigh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wright with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wright postures up in Thigh's guard and throws a big left but Thigh blocks it.
Wright loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wright throws a strike but Thigh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wright striking off his back but it's not causing Thigh any problems.
Wright throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wright closes the distance and clinches up with Thigh, looking for a takedown. Wright pushes Thigh against the cage but Thigh circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wright looks gassed!
Thigh throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thigh cracks the inside of Wright's front leg.
Thigh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thigh connects with a high kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wright.
Muay Thigh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terell Wright.
Thigh lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thigh. That's going to slow Wright down.
Thigh lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thigh, right into the meat.
An inside leg kick lands from Thigh.
Thigh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wright. That did some damage!
Thigh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thigh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thigh is looking to slow Wright down with leg kicks.
Thigh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Thigh.
Thigh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Thigh.
Thigh throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wright stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thigh.
Thigh scoring well with a low kick there.
Thigh lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thigh. That's going to slow Wright down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thigh. That's going to slow Wright down.
Wright looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thigh throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thigh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wright. That did some damage!
Thigh throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thigh.
Thigh lands a head kick. Wright smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Thigh connects with a solid leg kick.
Thigh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Muay Thigh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thigh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thigh throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thigh explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wright's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thigh.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thigh throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thigh turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Thigh there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thigh throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by Thigh.
Thigh lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thigh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wright.
Thigh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wright.
Thigh is looking to slow Wright down with leg kicks.
Thigh cracks the inside of Wright's front leg.
Thigh cracks the inside of Wright's front leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thigh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wright.
Thigh chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thigh chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wright tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thigh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Thigh. Wright shrugs it off though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Thigh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wright.
Wright on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thigh. Thigh obviously looking to wear him down.
A good leg kick by Thigh.
Wright takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wright fails to land the takedown.
Thigh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wright. That did some damage!
Thigh throws a nice outside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thigh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good leg kick by Thigh there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thigh throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wright takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thigh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wright.
Thigh lands a head kick!
Thigh is looking to slow Wright down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Muay Thigh dominated that round.
That's time! Thigh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

An inside leg kick lands from Thigh.
Good leg kick by Thigh there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wright shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thigh pinned against the cage. Thigh gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wright stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thigh.
Thigh lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wright takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thigh.
Wright takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thigh thows a body kick. Wright tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thigh.
Thigh lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good leg kick by Thigh there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thigh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thigh feints and then cracks Wright's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wright down.
Wright is breathing heavily.
Thigh scoring well with a low kick there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thigh, right into the meat.
Thigh throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thigh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wright on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thigh. Thigh obviously looking to wear him down.
Thigh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thigh connects with a solid leg kick.
Thigh cracks the inside of Wright's front leg.
Muay Thigh is winning the standup battle so far.
Thigh scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thigh.
Wright tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thigh.
Thigh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wright's sensitive parts.
Thigh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wright takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Thigh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thigh, right into the meat.
Thigh feints and then cracks Wright's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wright down.
Terell Wright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thigh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wright's sensitive parts.
Thigh cracks the inside of Wright's front leg.
Wright stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thigh.
Thigh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wright's sensitive parts.
Thigh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thigh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thigh throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Thigh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thigh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wright throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thigh's waist but Thigh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wright off to one side.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thigh.
Thigh scores with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thigh.
Wright on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thigh. Thigh obviously looking to wear him down.
Thigh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thigh feints and then cracks Wright's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wright down.
Thigh chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thigh is looking to slow Wright down with leg kicks.
Thigh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thigh cracks the inside of Wright's front leg.
An inside leg kick lands from Thigh.
Thigh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wright takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Thigh lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thigh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thigh thumps Wright with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thigh throws a leg kick which misses Wright's front leg but catches the back leg as Wright tries to avoid it.
Thigh thumps Wright with a low kick.
Wright has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thigh.
Wright walks forward, straight into a front kick from Thigh.
Thigh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wright's calf.
Thigh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wright can do to turn this around?
Thigh is looking to slow Wright down with leg kicks.
Thigh turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wright takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thigh throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Thigh there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wright changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thigh tries to avoid it but Wright manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thigh to the ground. Thigh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Muay Thigh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terell Wright.
Thigh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thigh thuds his shin into the meat of Wright's side.
Thigh chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wright takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wright on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thigh. Thigh obviously looking to wear him down.
Wright fails with a takedown attempt.
Thigh throws a leg kick which misses Wright's front leg but catches the back leg as Wright tries to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thigh lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thigh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wright's sensitive parts.
Thigh lands a head kick!
Thigh chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thigh lands with a slapping head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thigh lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thigh.
Wright has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Thigh.
Wright takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body kick from Thigh.
Thigh is looking to slow Wright down with leg kicks.
Thigh is looking to slow Wright down with leg kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thigh turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wright tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wright takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thigh goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Thigh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Muay Thigh dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Thigh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Wright looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Thigh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thigh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thigh is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wright throws and elbow that misses. Thigh uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wright's guard. Nice move by Thigh!
Wright will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wright changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thigh tries to avoid it but Wright manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thigh to the ground. Thigh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thigh scores with a leg kick.
Thigh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thigh lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thigh lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wright chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thigh can pounce on him.
Thigh throws a leg kick which misses Wright's front leg but catches the back leg as Wright tries to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thigh.
Thigh chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thigh. That's going to slow Wright down.
Thigh scores with a head kick.
Thigh scores with a leg kick.
Thigh thuds his shin into the meat of Wright's side.
Thigh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wright chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thigh can pounce on him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thigh. That's going to slow Wright down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thigh, right into the meat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thigh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wright's calf.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thigh.
Wright stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thigh.
Thigh scoring well with a low kick there.
An inside leg kick lands from Thigh.
Wright tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thigh.
Thigh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thigh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thigh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thigh.
Thigh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thigh, right into the meat.
Wright on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thigh. Thigh obviously looking to wear him down.
Thigh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wright's calf.
Thigh throws a head kick that half lands.
Thigh thumps Wright with a low kick.
Wright takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thigh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Muay Thigh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thigh.
Wright takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wright takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thigh scores with a spinning back kick!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wright is defended easily by Thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thigh.
Thigh scoring well with a low kick there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thigh, right into the meat.
Thigh throws a leg kick which misses Wright's front leg but catches the back leg as Wright tries to avoid it.
Thigh lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thigh stuffs the takedown.
Muay Thigh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terell Wright.
Good leg kick by Thigh there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thigh.
Thigh lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Thigh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thigh connects with a solid leg kick.
Good leg kick by Thigh there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thigh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wright.
Thigh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wright's calf.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thigh.
Thigh throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thigh. That's going to slow Wright down.
Thigh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thigh throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thigh throws a leg kick which misses Wright's front leg but catches the back leg as Wright tries to avoid it.
Thigh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wright's sensitive parts.
Wright chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thigh can pounce on him.
Thigh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wright. That did some damage!
Thigh throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thigh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thigh thumps Wright with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thigh goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thigh lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice body kick from Thigh.
Wright takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Terell Wright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thigh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thigh thumps Wright with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Muay Thigh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thigh, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muay Thigh!

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FIGHT
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rumpe Nisse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Sartell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sartell has chosen Nightmare as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Nisse
vs
Sartell

192 cm
21
265 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

197 cm
23
281 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rumpe Nisse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Will Sartell!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nisse throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sartell throws a series of punches but Nisse moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nisse!

Sartell rushes Nisse and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sartell being controlled against the cage.
Sartell throws an elbow but it misses.
Sartell utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sartell misses with an elbow over the top.
Sartell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sartell misses with an elbow over the top.
Nisse blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nisse is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sartell.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bit of stalling here from Nisse.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nisse blocks an elbow strike.
Sartell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nisse avoids it.
Nisse blocks an elbow strike.

Nisse's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nisse uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sartell has time to react.

It looks like Will Sartell has been cut.
Nisse tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nisse darts in trying to clinch
and Sartell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nisse thinking.

Nisse has closed the distance and engaged Sartell in a clinch.
Sartell works on Nisse's body with a couple of short punches.
Sartell misses with some punches.
Nisse on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sartell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nisse managing to block the knees to the body from Sartell.
Nisse blocks the elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sartell throws an elbow but misses.
Sartell looking to throw knees to the head but Nisse is blocking nicely.
Sartell blocks an elbow strike.
Nisse on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sartell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nisse presses Sartell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sartell prevents a body shot from Nisse.
Sartell is stalling here.
Nisse avoids the elbow strike from Sartell, against the cage.
Nisse jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sartell walks away with a smile on his face. Nisse gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nisse throws a leg kick

so Sartell counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nisse has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sartell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nisse is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sartell looking to pass the guard.
Sartell is fighting to break Nisse's control of his arms but Nisse is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nisse looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sartell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nisse is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nisse trying to keep a closed guard but Sartell is proving a slippery customer.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Nisse connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Sartell to the floor! Nisse dives in looking for the finish!
Sartell wants to improve his position but Nisse is controlling well.
Nisse stalling.
Sartell trying to control here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sartell is staying active underneath Nisse, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nisse content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rumpe Nisse dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Will Sartell's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Sartell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nisse pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nisse throws a leg kick but Sartell checks it.
A head kick misses from Sartell.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nisse lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sartell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sartell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nisse lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nisse misses with a hook.
Rumpe Nisse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sartell takes one on the button.

That has opened up Will Sartell's cut even more.
Sartell checks a leg kick.
Nisse lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Nisse misses.
Nisse throws a head kick but Sartell moves out of range.
Sartell is breathing heavily.
Nisse misses with a double jab.
Sartell doesn't manage to clinch there - Nisse circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sartell throws a wild body kick that Nisse sees coming a mile off.

Sartell instigates a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Nisse.

Nisse manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Nisse trying to keep a closed guard but Sartell is proving a slippery customer.
Nisse can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sartell controls the pace.
Nisse wants to get back to his feet but Sartell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sartell trying to control but Nisse is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sartell postures up.
Sartell trying to control the position from guard on top but Nisse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sartell stands and throws Nisse's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nisse is looking for a sweep.
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You can see the frustration on Nisse's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nisse is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sartell is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nisse is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nisse misses with a double jab.
Sartell shoots for a double leg takedown but Nisse sprawls well. He's pushed Sartell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A telegraphed right hand from Nisse misses the target.
Nisse tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sartell keeps the fight on the outside.
Sartell tries to clinch up but Nisse circles away and keeps his distance.
Nisse closes the distance but Sartell moves to the side
and Sartell counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick by Nisse misses
and Sartell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rumpe Nisse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sartell blocks a head kick by Nisse.
Sartell checks the leg kick.
Nisse avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nisse thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sartell misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nisse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nisse tries to clinch but Sartell is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rumpe Nisse dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Will Sartell's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Sartell misses with a kick to the body.
Nisse throws a head kick but Sartell moves out of range.
Nisse avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nisse throws an overhand right that lands on Sartell's shoulder, as Sartell tries to avoid the shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sartell.

Sartell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sartell tries a knee to the head but Nisse blocks it.
Nisse is looking to control Sartell's arms but Sartell gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nisse has his back to the cage.
Nice body punch from Sartell - that landed with a thud.
Nisse missing with knees to the body.
Nisse looking to stall.
Nisse avoids the elbow strike from Sartell, against the cage.
Sartell leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sartell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nisse is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nisse avoiding damage as Sartell throws knees to the body.
Sartell lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Rumpe Nisse has been cut.
Sartell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sartell tries to land a knee to the head but Nisse blocks with his arms.
Sartell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nisse.
Sartell throws an elbow but it misses.
Nisse lands a body punch.

Nisse manages to break the clinch.

Sartell rushes Nisse and presses him up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sartell.
Sartell throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sartell misses with an elbow over the top.
Stalling in the clinch from Sartell.
Nisse stalling in the clinch but Sartell improves position.
Sartell lands a nice knee to the body.
Nisse tries to pull guard but Sartell won't allow it.
Sartell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nisse tries to stall but Sartell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nisse dodges an elbow strike from Sartell.
Sartell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nisse.
Sartell lands an elbow just above Nisse 's eye.
Nisse throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sartell is pushing Nisse up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nisse blocks an elbow strike from Sartell.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nisse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nisse can't find room to land a body shot as Sartell controls the action.
The referee calls for Nisse to work.
Sartell pushes off an throws an elbow but Nisse leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sartell tries to land knees in the clinch but Nisse avoids the damage to the body.
Sartell has Nisse pressed against the cage, preventing Nisse from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nisse missing with knees to the body.
Nisse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nisse lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sartell or not.
Sartell pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nisse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sartell's elbow.
Nisse is stalling here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nisse dodges an elbow strike from Sartell.
Nisse avoids a wild elbow strike from Sartell.
Sartell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sartell prevents Nisse from breaking the clinch.
Will Sartell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sartell holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nisse scores with a hook to the body.
Sartell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sartell taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nisse blocks an uppercut.
Sartell stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sartell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nisse.
Rumpe Nisse is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sartell using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Will Sartell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nisse has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rumpe Nisse!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roberto De la Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramon Labayen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

De la Vega
vs
Labayen

186 cm
23
190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

195 cm
19
190 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Tri Light Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roberto De la Vega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ramon Labayen!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Labayen tests De la Vega's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Labayen clobbers De la Vega with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Labayen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but De la Vega avoids it really well and circles away.

Labayen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

De la Vega is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Labayen defends well.

De la Vega working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Labayen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Labayen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
De la Vega looking to hit a scissor sweep but Labayen is one step ahead there.
Labayen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of De la Vega is proving hard to escape from.

That's one minute gone in the round.

De la Vega is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Labayen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De la Vega works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

De la Vega working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Labayen has passed into half guard!
De la Vega is looking to improve his position.
Labayen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. De la Vega defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

De la Vega looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

De la Vega looking for submissions off his back.
De la Vega is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

De la Vega is defending against the submission attempts here by Labayen.

De la Vega is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Labayen pulls his head out easily.
Labayen slips a nice elbow through De la Vega's hands, connecting with De la Vega's forehead.

Labayen seems to be working for a kimura but De la Vega defends the submission attempt.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Labayen looks for a takedown but De la Vega sprawls well.
Labayen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from De la Vega as Labayen shoots in.
Roberto De la Vega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramon Labayen.
Labayen throws a front kick aimed at De la Vega's knee but De la Vega avoids it well.
Labayen tries to work over De la Vega's front leg with a kick but De la Vega checks it.
De la Vega throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Labayen's waist but Labayen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing De la Vega off to one side.
Labayen misses with a head kick.

Labayen rushes De la Vega and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Labayen swings wildly with an uppercut but De la Vega uses good head movement to avoid it.

De la Vega has picked Labayen up - he's going for a ride! De la Vega dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

De la Vega is working for a submission of some sort.
Labayen wants to improve his position but De la Vega is controlling well.

De la Vega is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Labayen still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Labayen has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
De la Vega tries to buck Labayen off but Labayen is having none of it.

Labayen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, De la Vega has escaped the position, nice work there.
De la Vega is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Labayen off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Roberto De la Vega will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Labayen fails with the takedown

and De la Vega counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Labayen's guard now.

De la Vega thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

De la Vega thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Labayen wants to sweep here but De la Vega controlling him for the moment.
Labayen is trying to keep De la Vega in close.
De la Vega wants to pass the guard but Labayen is keeping the position.
De la Vega sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Labayen's guard.
Labayen is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Labayen regains full guard. Nicely done.
De la Vega postures up.
De la Vega trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De la Vega forces his way into half guard.
Labayen tries to get to full guard but De la Vega has control of the leg.

De la Vega seems to be working for a kimura but Labayen defends the submission attempt.
Labayen trying to control here.

De la Vega wants to work for an arm triangle but Labayen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Labayen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

De la Vega is working for a kimura but Labayen is defending it quite comfortably.

De la Vega is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Labayen defends it well.
Labayen works his way to full guard. Good work.

Labayen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De la Vega gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
De la Vega wants to pass the guard but Labayen is keeping the position.
Roberto De la Vega overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Labayen is trying to control the position but De la Vega postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De la Vega wants to pass the guard but Labayen is keeping the position.
De la Vega forces his way into half guard.
Labayen trying to hold on to De la Vega's head to control him but De la Vega postures up.

De la Vega seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Labayen is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Roberto De la Vega!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evandro Campo Santo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by Fight for your Right to Party. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Anderson
vs
Campo Santo

190 cm
23
260 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

225 cm
24
291 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Evandro Campo Santo!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campo Santo connects with a looping right hand.
Campo Santo lands a head shot.
Campo Santo keeps the fight on the outside.
Anderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Campo Santo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Anderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Campo Santo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Anderson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Campo Santo's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Campo Santo duly obliges.
Anderson is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campo Santo works Anderson's body with a nice hook.
Anderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Campo Santo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches up with Campo Santo, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes Campo Santo against the cage but Campo Santo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anderson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Campo Santo lands with a good body shot.
Anderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Evandro Campo Santo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Campo Santo blocks the low kick.
Campo Santo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Anderson backs up against the cage.
Campo Santo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Anderson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Campo Santo scores with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Campo Santo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Campo Santo lands with an uppercut that bounces Anderson off the cage and back into rage.
Campo Santo lands with a good body shot.
Anderson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

Anderson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Anderson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Anderson trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson thowing shots but they're missing.
Campo Santo is trying to stand up.
Anderson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Anderson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Anderson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Campo Santo avoids a series of strikes thrown by Anderson.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Campo Santo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Anderson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
A nice elbow there by Anderson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evandro Campo Santo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Anderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Campo Santo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Campo Santo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Anderson is looking to clinch.
Campo Santo scores with a jab to the body.
Campo Santo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Anderson in his tracks.
Anderson tries to clinch there but Campo Santo circles away.
Campo Santo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campo Santo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A left and a right from Campo Santo both land. Nice combination.
Anderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Campo Santo's waist but Campo Santo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anderson off to one side.
Anderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Campo Santo swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campo Santo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Campo Santo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anderson.
Campo Santo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Anderson rather than just go for the knockout.
Campo Santo tests Anderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Campo Santo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Campo Santo connects with the punch.
Evandro Campo Santo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Campo Santo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Anderson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Campo Santo counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campo Santo stuns Anderson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Campo Santo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Campo Santo digs a good hook to Anderson's body.
Anderson tries to clinch up
and Campo Santo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice jab there from Campo Santo.
Anderson has a takedown stuffed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anderson is looking to clinch.
Campo Santo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Campo Santo counters with a right hand to the body.
Horrible takedown by Anderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Campo Santo which made him look bad.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Campo Santo pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evandro Campo Santo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A decent looking cross lands there for Campo Santo.
The fighters circle momentarily. Campo Santo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Anderson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Campo Santo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Campo Santo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Anderson tries to clinch but Campo Santo moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Anderson gets a clinch.
Anderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Campo Santo pulls his leg out and moves away.
A cross from Campo Santo lands.
Anderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Campo Santo swivels and escapes.
Anderson is looking to clinch but Campo Santo is avoiding it.
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Campo Santo pushes him off.
Evandro Campo Santo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campo Santo works the jab nicely.
Campo Santo swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.
Campo Santo scores with a jab to the head.
Anderson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Campo Santo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Frank Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Campo Santo pinned against the cage. Campo Santo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campo Santo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Campo Santo jabs at Anderson's body.
Anderson fails with the takedown.
No luck for Anderson with that takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campo Santo scores with a jab. Anderson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Anderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Campo Santo lands with a good body shot.
Campo Santo lands a nice shot that snaps Anderson's head back.
Anderson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Anderson misses with a body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evandro Campo Santo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Campo Santo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evandro Campo Santo!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Don Oscar Arum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Marduk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marduk is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by When worlds Collide - Powerman5000. Gary Don Oscar Arum has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Don Oscar Arum
vs
Marduk

225 cm
19
300 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

213 cm
23
300 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Narcissus Unlimited Everything $4.00!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gary Don Oscar Arum!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Craig Marduk!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marduk throws a good cross that connects.

It looks like Gary Don Oscar Arum has been cut.
Arum changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marduk tries to avoid it but Arum manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marduk to the ground. Marduk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Arum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marduk.
Arum is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marduk sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Arum is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Marduk.
Craig Marduk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arum moves in looking to clinch but Marduk pushes him off.
Marduk misses with the combination.
Marduk throws a solid leg kick but Arum takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Marduk.
Arum drops his hands momentarily and Marduk takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Gary Don Oscar Arum's cut is getting worse.

Marduk cracks Arum with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Arum looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Marduk finish him?

Arum is rocked!
Marduk dances in with a quick combination. Arum is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Marduk snaps Arum's head back. Arum stumbles backwards against the cage. Marduk steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Arum's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Arum just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Craig Marduk!
Craig Marduk is the new super heavyweight champion!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Banana Fly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derice Sanka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Derice Sanka has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Banana Fly's chin.

Fly
vs
Sanka

195 cm
24
204 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

190 cm
25
215 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Banana Fly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Derice Sanka!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fly throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Derice Sanka has been cut.
Sanka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fly.
Fly moves in looking to clinch but Sanka pushes him off.
Sanka circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fly. Sanka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banana Fly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fly staying out of range there.

Fly closes the distance and pushes Sanka back into the cage.
Fly displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sanka up against the cage.
Sanka wants a takedown.
Fly crunches a lovely knee into Sanka's ribcage.
Sanka changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fly fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fly misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fly moves into range and clinches up with Sanka.
Sanka drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Banana Fly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derice Sanka.
A shot in the inside from Fly.
Sanka wants a takedown but no success here.
Fly landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sanka looks gassed!
A right hook to the body lands for Fly.
Fly lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fly using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sanka takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fly is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fly landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fly holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fly.
Fly lands an elbow inside.
Fly lands a right hand.
Fly lands a nice elbow.

That has opened up Derice Sanka's cut even more.
Fly lands an elbow just above Sanka 's eye.
Nice elbow from Fly.
Fly connects with a knee to the head.

The cut above Derice Sanka's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fly is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fly lands a knee to the body.
The referee calls for Fly to work.
Fly lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sanka or not.
Fly slows down the pace here.
Fly putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sanka in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fly lands with a short shot to the head.
A knee to the head by Fly.
Fly lands an elbow inside.
Fly content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Fly.

Derice Sanka's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fly landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fly slowing the pace effectively.
Fly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sankas head.
Fly lands a knee to the head.
Fly lands an elbow inside.
Fly lands with a left to the head.
Fly is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sanka takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fly scores with a knee to the head.
Fly landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fly comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Derice Sanka's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Banana Fly!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
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Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Jacko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sheldon Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacko comes to the cage accompanied by Eye Of The Tiger. Maia is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Basket Case. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Jacko
vs
Maia

200 cm
27
199 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

185 cm
21
193 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Jacko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sheldon Maia!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacko throws a nice looking combination but Maia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jacko as he jumps to the side.
Jacko misses with a head kick.
Jacko wants to clinch up but Maia keeps it at a distance.
Jacko lands a right hook to the body.

Maia shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Maia looking to pass the guard.
Maia slips nicely into half guard.
Jacko gets back to full guard.
Maia wants to control from the top but Jacko keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jacko is on top in guard.
Maia wants to sweep but no luck.
Jacko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maia pulls Jacko in to control the position.
Maia is trying to keep Jacko in close.

Maia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jacko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jacko trying to control the position from guard on top but Maia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Maia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jacko is one step ahead there.
Jacko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Maia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maia wants to improve his position but instead Jacko has moved into half guard.
Maia gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maia controls Jacko momentarily but Jacko frees himself.
Jacko wants to control from the top but Maia keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia is trying to keep Jacko in close.
Maia is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jacko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacko is looking to control Maia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jacko avoid being mounted?
Maia is pressing down on Jacko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jacko is holding on for now.
Jacko is trying to control but can't.
Maia wants to control but Jacko is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Maia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jacko is just riding it out for now. Maia eventually gives up the hold.
Maia passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jacko!
Jacko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Maia wants to finish this one by submission but Jacko is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Maia.
Jacko tries to reverse the position but Maia maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jacko stops Maia from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Jacko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sheldon Maia dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jacko misses with a body kick.
Jacko throws a head kick but Maia moves out of range.
Jacko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jacko stuffs the takedown attempt from Maia. Maia gets slowly back to his feet.
Maia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jacko swivels and escapes.
Jacko moves in looking to clinch but Maia pushes him off.
Jacko lands a nice shot to the body.
Maia tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice sprawl there from Jacko as Maia shoots in.
James Jacko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sheldon Maia.
Maia misses with a body kick.
Jacko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Jacko has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maia is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jacko pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Maia lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jacko is staying active underneath Maia, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jacko wants to control but Maia passes into side.
Jacko struggling a bit here.
Maia wants to control but Jacko is keeping him busy.
Jacko is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Maia asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jacko controls the position for a moment.
Maia staying calm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacko is trying to get back to half guard.
Jacko can't do much from the bottom here.
Jacko gets back to half guard.
Maia moves into full mount! Jacko won't be happy about that!
Jacko is squirming around, avoiding Maia's attempts to control the action.
Jacko is trying to escape the mount but Maia keeps good control and instead manages to take Jacko's back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jacko preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Maia.

Maia looking for the choke from the back.
Maia is breathing heavily.
Jacko is keeping busy.
Maia gets his hands free as Jacko looks to control.

Jacko defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Maia tries to keep control of the position but Jacko is staying busy.
Jacko wants to control his opponent's hands but Maia gets his hands free.
Maia is trying to stick to Jacko's back but Jacko is turning into Maia. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Maia's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jacko.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Maia is looking for a triangle but Jacko pushes his legs off easily.
Jacko won't allow Maia to sweep him here.
Jacko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maia swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jacko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James Jacko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jacko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Maia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacko.

Jacko gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jacko being controlled here, momentarily.
Jacko is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sheldon Maia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Jacko throws a right hand that Maia ducks under and follows up with a left that Maia also avoids with ease.

Maia scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jacko tries to improve position but can't.
Maia has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Jacko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Maia mounts Jacko! Really nice guard pass there!
Maia with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Maia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Maia moves to back control.

Jacko is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Maia gets his way!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maia trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacko trying to control the hands but Maia won't let him.

Maia is working for a rear naked choke. Jacko is not defending it well and Maia has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Jacko refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Jacko's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sheldon Maia!